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The ReadyAG©: Disaster and Defense Preparedness for Production Agriculture workbook is designed to help farm and ranch owners plan for and manage disasters that can occur on their operation such as power outages, drought, flood, severe snow or ice storms, but also catastrophic events, for example tornadoes, hurricanes, fires, disease outbreaks, and other events, including acts of terrorism or a nuclear accident. We encourage you to review this workbook with family members, employees, and with emergency personnel in your community.

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PROJECT SUPPORTED BY:

Penn State College of Agricultural Sciences research and extension programs are funded in part by Pennsylvania counties, the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, and the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Where trade names appear, no discrimination is intended, and no endorsement by Penn State Cooperative Extension is implied.

This material is based upon work supported by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) – National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) under Award No. 2007-41210-03946 and Award No. 2008-41210-04815. Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this publication are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of USDA – NIFA. In partnership with land-grant universities, and other public and private organizations, NIFA provides the focus to advance a global system of extramural research, extension, and higher education in the food and agricultural sciences.

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The ReadyAG©: Disaster and Defense Preparedness for Production Agriculture workbook is

designed to help farm and ranch owners plan for and manage disasters that can occur on their

operation such as power outages, drought, flood, severe snow or ice storms, but also catastrophic

events, for example tornadoes, hurricanes, fires, disease outbreaks, and other events, including acts

of terrorism or a nuclear accident. We encourage you to review this workbook with family

members, employees, and with emergency personnel in your community.

The intent of ReadyAG© is to

help farmers and ranchers

become better prepared for

disasters, so they can continue

to be viable even in the face of

disastrous events.

The ReadyAG© preparedness

process directs farmers and

ranchers to take a critical look

at their agricultural operation,

guiding them to determine

areas that need improvement,

thus helping them to become

better prepared for any event

that could disrupt their

operation.

The ReadyAG© workbook

contains questions for farmers

and ranchers to consider and

answer about various

segments of their agricultural

operation that may be

vulnerable or at risk for

disasters.

ReadyAG© on-line at http://readyag.psu.edu/

http://readyag.psu.edu/

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Table of Contents

How this ReadyAG© Workbook is Organized . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

How to Fill Out the ReadyAG© Worksheets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

GENERAL Question Worksheets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Facilities and Materials . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 People . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Planning and Practices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Review and Update . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Commodity Worksheets CATTLE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 CROPS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 DAIRY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 FRUITS & VEGETABLES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 POULTRY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 SWINE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 How is This Information Helpful? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

Creating an ACTION PLAN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

Sample Action Plan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

Emergency Telephone Numbers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65

Farm or Ranch Maps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67

Inventory Lists . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69

References and Additional Resources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73

Project Partners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75

Producer Survey . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77

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How this ReadyAG© Workbook is Organized The preparedness and planning GENERAL worksheets are divided into four sections. The majority of functions on your operation will fit into these major areas. Your operation may be unique and include additional areas of concern. We encourage you to identify any additional or unique functions within your agricultural enterprise and address the vulnerability and risk associated with those production and management functions that are not included in this workbook. All producers should complete the GENERAL section, and the commodity section that represents your operation. FACILITIES and MATERIALS. This section represents the structures, equipment, supplies, and other real property associated with your farming enterprise. All buildings, fields, orchards, animal areas, plant nursery area, feed storage and handling equipment, vehicles, equipment, supplies, product handling, and storage areas would be included in this section. The variety of supplies, materials, raw ingredients, feed, feed additives, fertilizer, pesticides, medicines, water, and other items and areas required for normal function of your agriculture business should be included in this section.

PEOPLE. This section includes anyone who has access, provides some service or function for you, works for you, or otherwise moves onto and from your agricultural enterprise. Included would be all employees, family members, service personnel, sales persons, delivery people, veterinarians, consultants, Extension Educators, customers, the general public, and invited and uninvited visitors.

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PLANNING and PRACTICE. This section represents what takes place at your location. It includes the day-to-day activities, the routine function, and those activities that occur only at certain times such as harvest, or shipment of animals to another facility or to market. The activities of your business and the management for production practices are included such as use of footbaths for animals or visitors, use of quarantine areas, limited access to facilities, and the development and use of other security practices.

REVIEW and UPDATE. This section includes the items and practices that you should periodically check, review and update. Included would be insurance, how product and people move on your operation, locks, doors, gates, lights, security cameras, electronic monitoring equipment, gauges, inventories of pesticides, medicines, chemicals and other hazardous materials, worker protection standards training, pesticide training, first aid training, lists of critical contacts and phone numbers, emergency response plans, and other important functions and areas of concern that should be evaluated on a regular basis.

By taking a critical look at each of these areas, you can determine the areas and functions that need improvement to help you become better prepared for any event that could disrupt your operation. The intent is to help you become better prepared for all disasters, so you can continue to be a viable even in the face of disastrous events. The investment of time and resources to plan is significantly less than the costs of a disaster on those who are not prepared. Although it is not possible to plan for all possible scenarios, the plans and activities that you develop will help to reduce your level of risk and, therefore, improve your sustainability.

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Additional information contained in the workbook includes:

A pull out sheet for EMERGENCY NUMBERS – to post near telephones or on office doors. Laminate this sheet and use an erasable marker to update these as needed, but at least on an annual basis. SAMPLE ACTION PLAN – use this simple form to create a list of priority actions to improve your ability to better manage all disasters and emergencies on your farm or ranch. If you complete the questions on-line, an action plan will be developed for you based on your response to the questions. If you complete the questions on a printed copy of the workbook, you will need to hand record the priority items onto a blank action plan. FARM or RANCH MAPS information – where to find maps of your operation, what information you should include on the map, and who should get a copy of your map.

REFERENCES and ADDITIONAL RESOURCES – where you can go on the web to download this material and where you can get additional valuable information for disaster and emergency planning for your farm or ranch.

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How to fill out the ReadyAG© Worksheets

The worksheets in this workbook list questions about various segments of your agricultural operation that may be vulnerable or at risk. The questions in each section are intended to guide you through the most important functions of your agriculture enterprise. This workbook is a guide to make you aware of potential vulnerabilities and how you might address them, whether these factors are naturally occurring, human error, or intentional acts. Each question asks for your response about the STATUS, and PRIORITY, for each issue and provides space for COMMENTS. TOPIC QUESTION STATUS PRIORITY COMMENTS

Question . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ?

Done Not Done

High Low

The STATUS column is answered “Done” or “Not Done”. If the question being asked is something that you are already doing and have in place on your operation, then answer “Done”. If you have not adopted the practice, then respond “Not Done”. The PRIORITY column can be answered either “High”, or “Low”. If the management practice described in the question has not been implemented, the priority rating/ranking will allow you to determine its importance when considering its adoption. A “High” priority ranking indicates that this item could be critical to your operation and the need to adopt the practice as soon as practical. “Low” priority implies the practice is not needed, or can be adopted sometime in the future. It may be important, but it is not something that needs to be addressed in the immediate future. It is important that you provide an answer for the priority for every question.

To illustrate this important point, the PRIORITY column is used to indicate if a management practice is essential to keep your agriculture operation functioning. If asked if there is on–site back-up power available and you cannot continue normal operations without electricity, then the PRIORITY of this question is “High”, as in a dairy operation. If you lose electric power for several days without having a negative effect on your operation, then the response to PRIORITY would be “Low”. This could be the case for crop production prior to harvest and storage. The COMMENTS column provides an area for your notes where you may indicate a need to adopt a practice, who to include in the decision/process, a timeframe to get it done, and possibly a time to revisit this item. This information should be used to add information to an action. The action plan is used to identify and address actions that can improve your level of preparedness and your ability to stay in business after a disaster.

The ACTION PLAN will be automatically generated for you if you complete the worksheets on-line. If you fill out a printed version of the worksheets, you will need to hand copy the “High” PRIORITY items from the worksheets onto a blank ACTION PLAN template – which is available to be printed from the ReadyAG© website. Transfer to the ACTION PLAN all questions in which your answer is “NOT Done” and “High” PRIORITY. This list will become your ACTION PLAN.

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FACILITIES and MATERIALS STATUS PRIORITY COMMENTS

Is your 911 address posted in 3-inch reflective numerals on your mailbox or a post at the road?

Done Not Done

High Low

Do you have a permanently installed, well- hidden mailbox or lockbox that serves as an emergency information box for emergency personnel?

Done Not Done

High Low

Do emergency personnel know where the emergency information box is located and know how to access it?

Done Not Done

High Low

Do you have appropriate areas locked and/or gated?

Done Not Done

High Low

Are the locks, fences, gates, and doors in good condition?

Done Not Done

High Low

Are facility keys secure and well controlled? Done Not Done

High Low

Structures

Do you inspect all facilities for structural deficiencies; such as cracked concrete, broken latches, loose roofing or siding, broken glass, etc., and repair as necessary?

Done Not Done

High Low

Do you have a farm map with the contents of each building listed? (see Farm and Ranch Maps)

Done Not Done

High Low

Are the buildings clearly identified on the map by name, number, or GPS coordinates?

Done Not Done

High Low

Is all electrical wiring up to code? Done Not Done

High Low

Are all electrical devices in barns/sheds UL approved?

Done Not Done

High Low

Are all electrical boxes and water sources secured from unauthorized access?

Done

Not Done

High

Low

Do you have lighting in the right places for security, safety, and production purposes?

Done

Not Done

High

Low

Are all barns/sheds free of flammable debris, i.e. cobwebs, trash, etc.?

Done

Not Done

High

Low

Are fire extinguishers easily accessible in strategic locations?

Done

Not Done

High

Low

Are fire extinguishers of the right size and type to combat electrical, fuel, or structural fires? (see References and Additional Resources)

Done

Not Done

High

Low

Do you have alarms, electronic security or video surveillance cameras, as appropriate?

Done

Not Done

High

Low

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FACILITIES and MATERIALS (continued) STATUS PRIORITY COMMENTS

Structures (continued)

Do you know the snow load capacity of your building roofs or other structural limitations of your buildings?

Done Not Done

High Low

Have all obstructions and places of concealment near facilities been removed?

Done

Not Done

High

Low

Roads

Are access roads adequate for emergency vehicles?

Done

Not Done

High

Low

• At least 20 feet wide? Done

Not Done

High

Low

Capable of supporting vehicles weighing in excess of 40,000 lbs?

Done Not Done

High Low

At least 14 feet height clearance? Done Not Done

High Low

Vegetation trimmed at least 10 feet beyond the shoulder?

Done

Not Done

High

Low

Water

Do you have a sufficient source of water for maintenance and emergency situations?

Done Not Done

High Low

Are water sources for fire suppression identified and is that information shared with employees and emergency personnel?

Done

Not Done

High

Low

Have you marked the locations of water hoses that are used to fight fires?

Done Not Done

High Low

Is the water supply system secure? (including wellheads, pumps, and storage tanks)

Done Not Done

High Low

Do you have an alternative source of water, especially for animals?

Done Not Done

High Low

Vehicles and Equipment (see Inventory Lists)

Are all equipment, machinery, tools, vehicles, ATV’s, snowmobiles, fuel, etc. inventoried or monitored, and VIN numbers maintained in a separate location?

Done Not Done

High Low

Do you lock/secure your vehicles and equipment (sprayers, etc.) daily on and off the farm?

Done Not Done

High Low

Are equipment keys secured and controlled? Done Not Done

High Low

Are firearms in a locked area and ammunition in a separate locked area?

Done

Not Done

High

Low

Are all farm/ranch vehicles equipped with fire extinguishers and first aid kits?

Done Not Done

High Low

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Materials (see Inventory Lists)

Are pesticides, farm chemicals and medicines stored in a secure area?

Done Not Done

High Low

Is access to pesticides, farm chemicals and medicines limited to trained personnel?

Done Not Done

High Low

Are flammable materials, such as fuels, pesticides, paints, etc., stored at a low level away from other materials so they can be effectively cleaned up if spilled?

Done Not Done

High Low

Are “Do Not Enter” signs or pictograms posted for hazardous materials and hazardous areas such as manure pits, animal areas, hazardous materials storage -- in languages understood by all employees?

Done Not Done

High Low

Do you have well-stocked first-aid kits?

Done Not Done

High Low

Power

Do you have an appropriately sized generator or other alternative source of electrical power? (see References and Additional Resources)

Done Not Done

High Low

Do you maintain and test your generator monthly?

Done Not Done

High Low

Do you have fuel for generator(s) for emergency use?

Done Not Done

High Low

Do you train all employees on the safe operation of generators and associated equipment?

Done Not Done

High Low

Do you have battery, hand-cranked, or solar-powered flashlights and radios; and are extra fresh batteries available in case of power failure?

Done Not Done

High Low


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PEOPLE (see EMERGENCY Telephone Numbers) STATUS PRIORITY COMMENTS

Is there a list of emergency telephone numbers in a language understood by all personnel located in visible location near every telephone? (This list includes all emergency personnel, animal and environmental agencies, and help networks.)

Done Not Done

High Low

Do employees and family members know where emergency telephone numbers are located?

Done Not Done

High Low

Do employees and family members know how to report an emergency on land-line phones or cell phones?

Done Not Done

High Low

In case of emergency, is contact information for all farm and ranch personnel posted in several places?

Done Not Done

High Low

Are you prepared for isolation in case of severe storms over an extended period of time? (Food,

water, fuel, generator, etc., for humans and animals)

Done Not Done

High Low

Do family members and employees know how and where to “shelter in place” (interior room/shelter creating a barrier from outside contamination)? (see References and Additional Resources)

Done Not Done

High Low

Do family members and employees know primary and alternative evacuation routes and emergency shelter locations?

Done

Not Done

High

Low

Family Members/Owners/Employees

Are family members and employees trained to identify, report, and handle suspicious situations and threats, farm problems, and emergency situations?

Done

Not Done

High

Low

Are employees and family members trained to handle threats/emergency situations (such as:

snow, power loss, flood, tornado, etc)?

Done Not Done

High Low

Do family members and employees know the location of first-aid kits?

Done Not Done

High Low

Are family members and employees trained and up-to-date in first aid / CPR?

Done Not Done

High Low

Do employees and family members know the location of simple tools and equipment (fire

extinguishers, shovels, rakes, water pumps, buckets,

hoses, ladders) and are they trained to fight fires?

Done

Not Done

High

Low

Do you have a smoking policy that everyone follows?

Done

Not Done

High

Low


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PEOPLE (continued) STATUS PRIORITY COMMENTS

Employee Management

Do you hire employees with security in mind?

Done Not Done

High Low

Do you screen applicants thoroughly, including checking references and background checks?

Done Not Done

High Low

Have all employees completed an I-9 form prior to employment? (see References and Additional Resources)

Done Not Done

High Low

Do you monitor new employees closely?

Done

Not Done

High

Low

Have employees been trained in how to report problems?

Done

Not Done

High

Low

Visitor Policies

Do you have a visitor policy?

Done

Not Done

High

Low

Do all family members and employees know and follow the visitor policy?

Done

Not Done

High

Low

Do you sign-in and verify all visitors? (Include names/times, purpose of visit, contact information, and recent contact with animals, in U.S. and abroad.)

Done

Not Done

High

Low

Are all visitors closely supervised?

Done Not Done

High Low

Do you require visitors, including service personnel, to wear disposable or washable boots?

Done Not Done

High Low

Do you prevent the use of cell phones, cameras, and video recorders in your facilities?

Done

Not Done

High

Low

Are other sanitary measures and supplies in place for visitors and for employees?

Done

Not Done

High

Low

Are service vehicles required to enter and leave property from one entrance/exit?

Done

Not Done

High

Low

Could you stop people from entering your property if necessary?

Done

Not Done

High

Low


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PLANNING and PRACTICES STATUS PRIORITY COMMENTS Do you conduct security checks of facilities on a random basis?

Done Not Done

High Low

Do you have a contingency plan for meeting cash-flow needs after commodity loss/failure/recall?

Done Not Done

High Low

Plans

Does your community have an emergency management plan in place that includes producers, and the agricultural industry?

Done Not Done

High Low

Do you have a response plan in case of manure, fuel, fertilizer, pesticide, or other chemical spills?

Done

Not Done

High

Low

Do you consult with experts for an assessment of potential hazards/risks and development of risk management plans? (see References and Additional Resources)

Done Not Done

High Low

Have you worked with your local fire department and law enforcement officials about visiting your farm for a safety and security check?

Done Not Done

High Low

Have emergency officials been given lists of pesticides/hazardous materials stored on the farm or ranch and/or instructions in dealing with farm equipment and storages facility emergencies?

Done Not Done

High Low

Have you identified vulnerable areas or areas of highest risk on the farm?

Done Not Done

High Low

Do you and business partners/family have an estate plan in place for business partners and family members in case of unforeseen death?

Done Not Done

High Low

Do you have a business transfer plan in place? Done Not Done

High Low

If the primary decision makers for the farm or ranch is not available or is incapacitated, is there a plan for someone else (or multiple people) to make important decisions?

Done Not Done

High Low

Have appropriate biosecurity protocols been developed, communicated to, and reviewed with all personnel?

Done

Not Done

High

Low


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PLANNING and PRACTICES (continued) STATUS PRIORITY COMMENTS

Records Is all sensitive information stored in a secured area and shredded upon disposal?

Done Not Done

High Low

Are computer data record back-ups completed on a weekly basis?

Done Not Done

High Low

Is all computer back-up data stored off site? Done Not Done

High Low

Are your computers properly maintained and secured from unauthorized use?

Done

Not Done

High

Low

Do you keep computer virus protection software updated?

Done

Not Done

High

Low

Do you have an up-to-date inventory of amounts of feed, fuel, supplies, fertilizers, and pesticides? (see Inventory Lists)

Done Not Done

High Low

Do animals have permanent identification?

Done Not Done

High Low

Insurance

Are all insurance policies reviewed on an annual basis, or sooner if significant changes are made in structures, livestock, crops, land, equipment, liability, or when business entity changes?

Done Not Done

High Low

Do you review your insurance coverage with your agent annually to cover potential emergencies?

Done

Not Done

High

Low

Facilities and Materials

Are all farm roads posted with “No Trespassing” signs?

Done Not Done

High Low

Do you mark driveways, access lanes, and other items with markers before winter (before heavy snowfall and ground freezing temperatures)?

Done Not Done

High Low

Are essential fuel reserves available at all times to operate the generator, plow driveways, and feed animals?

Done Not Done

High Low

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REVIEW and UPDATE STATUS PRIORITY COMMENTS


Do you review and update annually:

warning signs, such as, do not enter, hazardous materials, and NO trespassing?

Done Not Done

High Low

back-up plans for water, fuel, supplies, etc?

Done

Not Done

High

Low

emergency lighting, alarms, motion detectors, and cameras?

Done Not Done

High Low

all facilities, equipment, and security systems?

Done Not Done

High Low

all fire extinguishers checked and charged; or replaced?

Done Not Done

High Low

Planning and Training Are all emergency telephone numbers updated as needed?

Done Not Done

High Low

Do you conduct a mock emergency exercise annually including a fire drill?

Done Not Done

High Low

Do you review and update on an annual basis, including when and how to implement these plans:

risk management and biosecurity plans? Done

Not Done

High

Low

your evacuation plan, stay-in-place plan, and shelter-in-place plan?

Done

Not Done

High

Low

all security and emergency plans? Done Not Done

High Low

Is there annual training on, or is there an annual review of:

security procedures? Done Not Done

High Low

employee policies? Done

Not Done

High

Low

safe work practices? Done Not Done

High Low

how to handle threats and emergency situations?

Done

Not Done

High

Low

biosecurity protocols? Done

Not Done

High

Low

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Are there a minimum of 30 days of feed for animals stored on the farm/ranch, in the event that pasture or off-farm feed access is restricted due to disaster?

Done

Not Done

High

Low

Are there redundant water sources/systems for cattle, in the event animals are unreachable for several days?

Done Not Done

High Low

Is an animal identification system in use that permits identification of animals in the event they are stolen, lost or mixed with animals owned by others?

Done Not Done

High Low

Are cattle handling facilities designed to minimize stress on animals?

Done Not Done

High Low

Are animal handling facilities designed to enhance worker safety?

Done Not Done

High Low

Are feed/forage supplies stored in multiple locations to reduce the risk of loss in fire?

Done Not Done

High Low

Are backup business records, including animal identification and production records, stored at remote locations other than the farm/ranch headquarters?

Done Not Done

High Low

Are areas adjacent to farm/ranch buildings maintained free of grass, weeds, shrubs, and other flammable material to reduce wildfire risk?

Done

Not Done

High

Low

Are trees and brush cleared an adequate distance from structures to reduce wild fire risk?

Done Not Done

High Low

Are permanent firebreaks to protect farm structures identified?

Done Not Done

High Low

Are potential firebreak sites for the farm/ranch identified?

Done Not Done

High Low

Are all ranch properties posted appropriately for hunting/trespassing?

Done Not Done

High Low

Are livestock areas including pastures and feed areas locked to restrict unauthorized access?

Done Not Done

High Low

Are animal carcass disposal sites identified and verified with local/state authorities?

Done Not Done

High Low

Are water storage facilities (ponds, dams or tanks) available and accessible to supply water for fire suppression?

Done Not Done

High Low

Are facilities available to isolate/quarantine sick animals or newly arrived animals from other animals?

Done Not Done

High Low

Are fire extinguisher locations clearly marked and accessible near office, feed mill and other appropriate locations?

Done Not Done

High Low

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Are offices, feed mill, animal hospital, etc. locked daily?

Done

Not Done

High

Low

Are feed storage, supplies, animal hospital, and other critical areas maintained so as to minimize access by insects, rodents, and birds?

Done

Not Done

High

Low

Are livestock areas clearly posted with warning signs?

Done Not Done

High Low

Is visitor access controlled/monitored by security personnel or electronic security equipment?

Done Not Done

High Low

Are livestock trailers equipped with non-skid flooring?

Done

Not Done

High

Low

PEOPLE STATUS PRIORITY COMMENTS

Are owner/operators and workers trained in proper animal handling to minimize stress and danger to the animals?

Done Not Done

High Low

Are owner/operators and workers trained in proper animal handling during periods of extreme heat?

Done Not Done

High Low

Are owner/operators and workers trained to recognize common animal disease symptoms?

Done Not Done

High Low

Are owner/operators and workers trained to recognize foreign animal disease symptoms?

Done

Not Done

High

Low

Are owner/operators and workers trained in proper action and notification procedures if a foreign animal disease is suspected?

Done

Not Done

High

Low

Have owner/operators and workers completed a beef quality assurance or equivalent training?

Done

Not Done

High

Low

Are owner/operators and workers trained in proper animal carcass disposal procedures?

Done Not Done

High Low

Are owner/operators and workers trained in biosecurity plans including isolation of sick animals and quarantine of newly arrived animals?

Done Not Done

High Low

Are owner/operators aware of state/federal disaster and other assistance or risk management programs that may be available?

Done Not Done

High Low

Have you trained employees on Diseases that cattle can transmit to people?

Done Not Done

High Low

Do you conduct proper biosecurity screening to All visitors, especially those who have recently traveled out of the country?

Done Not Done

High Low

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PLANNING and PRACTICES STATUS PRIORITY COMMENTS

Can owner/operators and workers identify endemic diseases, like Anthrax, that may exist in your region?

Done

Not Done

High

Low

Do owner/operators and workers know the conditions under which endemic disease may re-emerge or pose an enhanced threat?

Done Not Done

High Low

Can owner/operators and workers identify diseases carried by endemic wildlife that may pose a threat to domestic animals?

Done Not Done

High Low

Are animals counted and monitored regularly to prevent theft and evaluate health status?

Done

Not Done

High

Low

Is a feed storage plan in place to ensure animals would have access to feed if unreachable for several days?

Done Not Done

High Low

Is a plan in place to evacuate or relocate animals in advance of storms, if necessary?

Done Not Done

High Low

Is a plan in place to relocate animals out of low-lying areas in the event of floods or snow accumulations, if necessary?

Done Not Done

High Low

Is a plan in place to relocate animals away from high risk wildfire areas, if necessary?

Done Not Done

High Low

Are pasture/grazing records available to identify locations from which animals could be lost during storms?

Done Not Done

High Low

Are owner/operators and workers aware of the risk of fire from hay baled and stored with excessive moisture?

Done

Not Done

High

Low

Do owner/operators and workers know the proper management to reduce the risk of wet hay fires?

Done Not Done

High Low

Have owner/operators and workers evaluated the risk of wildfire to farm/ranch facilities?

Done Not Done

High Low

Have owner/operators and workers evaluated the risk of wildfire to stored feed and forage supplies?

Done Not Done

High Low

Have owner/operators and workers evaluated the risk of wildfire to your animals?

Done Not Done

High Low

Can owner/operators and workers identify predators that are endemic in your region and represent a threat to your domestic animals?

Done Not Done

High Low

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Is a plan in place to reduce losses due to predators?

Done

Not Done

High

Low

Can owner/operators and workers identify animal health threats, such as molds, aflatoxins, nitrates and prussic acid which may develop under certain environmental or management circumstances?

Done

Not Done

High

Low

Do owner/operators and workers know proper management techniques to reduce the risk of these animal health threats, such as molds, aflatoxins, nitrates and prussic acid?

Done Not Done

High Low

Can owner/operators and workers identify poisonous plants that are endemic in your regions?

Done Not Done

High Low

Do owner/operators and workers know the conditions under which animals are at increased risk of ingesting poisonous plants?

Done Not Done

High Low

Is a carcass disposal plan in place that is consistent with local/state regulations?

Done

Not Done

High

Low

Is a mutual assistance plan in place with other producers for security monitoring and fire suppression?

Done

Not Done

High

Low

Are sick animals routinely isolated for treatment?

Done

Not Done

High

Low

Is a quarantine plan in place and followed for receiving new animals on the premises?

Done Not Done

High Low

Are you able to, and do you, isolate sick animals?

Done Not Done

High Low

Is an insect control program to limit disease threats in place?

Done Not Done

High Low

Is a bird/rodent control plan in place to reduce disease and contamination threats?

Done Not Done

High Low

Is a plan in place to delay sales and maintain animals in the event of a temporary market disruption or closure?

Done Not Done

High Low

Are records maintained to traceback animals, people and equipment that entered the property in the event that a disease is subsequently detected?

Done Not Done

High Low

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REVIEW and UPDATE STATUS PRIORITY COMMENTS Do you have a written herd health/vaccination plan developed and reviewed annually with the vet?

Done

Not Done

High

Low

Are biosecurity plans reviewed regularly with your veterinarian and with your employees?

Done Not Done

High Low

Do you have a written agreement with other producers (locally and out-of-area) for acreage or building that might be available for alternative housing and feeding in case of emergency?

Done Not Done

High Low

Have back-up plans for water, feed, and electricity been updated annually?

Done

Not Done

High

Low

Are insurance policies reviewed annually?

Done Not Done

High Low

Have you reviewed contingency plans with all your employees, making certain new employees are familiar with the scope and objectives of the plan?

Done Not Done

High Low

Have your facilities or operations changed in any way that will necessitate a change in the maps, diagrams or biosecurity procedures for your operation?

Done Not Done

High Low

Do owner/operators and workers annually complete disease recognition training?

Done

Not Done

High

Low

Are animal disease notification procedures and contact information reviewed and updated at least once per year?

Done

Not Done

High

Low

Are cattle holding and handling facilities inspected regularly for damage and to ensure proper function?

Done Not Done

High Low

Are livestock trailers inspected regularly, especially to ensure solid flooring?

Done Not Done

High Low

Are feed and chemical inventories inspected regularly to ensure that products are safely stored, free of contamination and not past expiration?

Done Not Done

High Low




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Are storage facilities (for equipment, fertilizer, chemicals, seed) equipped with alarms?

Done Not Done

High Low

Are storage facilities equipped with video surveillance?

Done Not Done

High Low

Are fertilizer and chemical stores equipped with secure and tamper-evident locks and closures?

Done Not Done

High Low

Are storage facilities appropriate for storing seed for the expected length of time between delivery and planting?

Done Not Done

High Low

If planting is delayed, are storage facilities adequate to store seed under warmer, more humid conditions for an extra month or two?

Done

Not Done

High

Low

Is fertilizer storage properly protected (with containment) against leakage? (NOTE: this is in

some cases a legal requirement, but not always for smaller containers such as farmers might have)

Done Not Done

High Low

Have containment facilities been inspected to make sure they will work if needed?

Done Not Done

High Low

Is equipment used to apply fertilizer maintained in good operating condition?

Done Not Done

High Low

If anhydrous ammonia is used as fertilizer and on-farm storage is in place, are the storage tanks inspected and maintained in good conditions?

Done Not Done

High Low

If solution nitrogen fertilizer (UAN) is used as a nitrogen fertilizer source and is stored on farm, are storage tanks maintained well and inspected as appropriate?

Done Not Done

High Low

Are harvesters (combines, forage harvesters, root crop lifters) maintained in good condition?

Done Not Done

High Low

Is drying equipment maintained well, and are safety procedures (for example, what to do if fire starts in a dryer) known to all?

Done Not Done

High Low

Are all shields and other safety features in place and operating properly on all grain-handling equipment?

Done Not Done

High Low

Have removable barriers (overhead electric lines, sharp turns, etc.) to safe transport and handling of grain been removed to the extent possible?

Done

Not Done

High

Low

Are bins or other storage structures used to store harvested crops locked and sealed in such ways that tampering would be detected?

Done Not Done

High Low

Are dust control measures available in grain storage facilities to help prevent explosions fueled by airborne dust?

Done Not Done

High Low

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PEOPLE STATUS PRIORITY COMMENTS Is there a background check, or at least a reference check, for all newly-hired operators?

Done Not Done

High Low

Are all equipment operators fully familiar with the equipment they are authorized to operate?

Done Not Done

High Low

Are all operators trained on the use of safety equipment?

Done Not Done

High Low

Does new operator training include details on detecting mechanical problems, and on what to do when such problems arise?

Done Not Done

High Low

Do all operators have access to mobile communication equipment at all times during field operations?

Done

Not Done

High

Low

Do spray equipment operators have appropriate pesticide operating licenses as required by law?

Done Not Done

High Low

Are operators who apply pesticides trained well on existing equipment so they can operate it safely and effectively?

Done Not Done

High Low

Do those who order pesticide applications have adequate knowledge of pests and their management to make economically and environmentally sound decisions on what to apply, and when?

Done Not Done

High Low

Do operators who a apply pesticides understand the importance of accurate, environmentally sound application?

Done

Not Done

High

Low

Do operators know what pest they are applying pesticides against?

Done Not Done

High Low

Are operators able to know when an error has been made with regard to the material or rate they are asked to apply?

Done Not Done

High Low

Are operators of spray equipment knowledgeable about spray drift issues (wind speed and direction, presence of sensitive plants, animals, and habitats) to the extent that they can minimize drift incident numbers and severity?

Done Not Done

High Low

Are personnel familiar with common insect pests and plant diseases, and would they be able to recognize uncommon insects or diseases?

Done Not Done

High Low

Do operators know how to use fertilizer application equipment, including rate calculations and guidelines on environmentally sound methods of application?

Done Not Done

High Low

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PEOPLE (continued) STATUS PRIORITY COMMENTS If anhydrous ammonia is used as a fertilizer nitrogen source, have all operators and handlers been trained in the safe handling and application of this material?

Done Not Done

High Low

If UAN is used as a fertilizer material, are operators familiar with its properties, and are appropriate measures and equipment in place to allow its safe handling?

Done Not Done

High Low

Are operators familiar with operating and safety procedures for all harvesting equipment? Have they been trained to use such procedures properly?

Done Not Done

High Low

Are operators able to detect things that go wrong during harvest operations, and to shut down the equipment properly?

Done Not Done

High Low

Have employees or family members who handle grain in bins been trained on safety procedures related to moving grain and grain in bins?

Done

Not Done

High

Low

PLANNING and PRACTICES STATUS PRIORITY COMMENTS Is there a procedure, in addition to testing for licensure, to assure that Pesticide Applicators follow proper guidelines and procedures?

Done Not Done

High Low

Is proper monitoring of alarms or video feeds maintained?

Done

Not Done

High

Low

Are supplies of fertilizer and chemicals delivered in the fall, for storage in your facilities and use the next year?

Done

Not Done

High

Low

Are bulk seed (delivered in large containers – not plastic-lined bags) storage facilities adequate to prevent deterioration (moisture and temperature controlled)?

Done

Not Done

High

Low

Are identifying labels placed on all bulk seed and chemical containers/bags to the degree necessary to prevent mistaking one type of product from another?

Done Not Done

High Low

Are labels on bulk containers fixed in a way that they cannot be switched or altered by a person intent on doing so?

Done Not Done

High Low

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PLANNING and PRACTICES (continued) STATUS PRIORITY COMMENTS Is there a procedure to generate and maintain a current master list for every piece of equipment and every storage unit for supplies, and the supplies stored there, for the entire operation showing the exact location, source, when delivered, placed by whom, quantity, access procedure and person responsible for access, and all other pertinent information? (see Inventory Lists)

Done Not Done

High Low

Are chemical and fertilizer deliveries made by known persons, from known sources? (Note: There are increasing amounts of “internet” purchases of such inputs, often from people and places unknown to the buyer.)

Done Not Done

High Low

Is seed purchased from and delivered by known companies and persons?

Done Not Done

High Low

Does seed come with certification of seed quality and purity?

Done Not Done

High Low

Does the seed label comply with the law in terms of showing germination and purity?

Done Not Done

High Low

Upon delivery does seed get visually inspected to be sure it’s sound, normally-looking seed?

Done Not Done

High Low

Are hybrids and varieties identified by name?

Done Not Done

High Low

Is fertilizer delivered with the proper form of analysis to identify what plant nutrients it contains, and certified with regard to presence of contaminants?

Done Not Done

High Low

If the seed is stated as being treated with materials like fungicide and insecticide, are materials and rates clearly stated?

Done

Not Done

High

Low

Do seed shipments have the proper label and MSDS sheets to show how chemically treated seed is to be handled?

Done Not Done

High Low

Is there a procedure to teach new operators how to operate equipment properly and safely?

Done Not Done

High Low

Is all operating equipment equipped with GPS in order to track all relevant operations?

Done

Not Done

High

Low

Do operators know how to use GPS equipment to track locations of, and operations performed by, different field equipment, and do they know what to do if the GPS devises are not working properly?

Done Not Done

High Low

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PLANNING and PRACTICES (continued) STATUS PRIORITY COMMENTS If GPS-enabled operations, such as autosteer, are used on motorized equipment, are safeguards in place and are operators trained in the use/importance of the safeguards?

Done Not Done

High Low

Is all safety equipment installed on all equipment fully operational?

Done Not Done

High Low

Are planters and planter performance monitors maintained adequately to ensure optimum efficiency?

Done Not Done

High Low

Are operators able to detect and, where applicable, to fix problems with the planting operations?

Done

Not Done

High

Low

Is tillage equipment matched to tractor size, and maintained in good conditions?

Done Not Done

High Low

Are operators of large equipment aware of danger points along transport routes from field to field, and are appropriate actions taken to ensure safety for the operator and the public?

Done Not Done

High Low

Are pesticide application sprayers maintained well, with all safety equipment in place and functional?

Done

Not Done

High

Low

Are procedures in place to assure that operators use all required and recommended procedures, equipment, and clothing to minimize human exposure to pesticides?

Done Not Done

High Low

Are pesticides used in the farming operation stored, transported, and transferred in ways that are safe and that are as preventive of operator exposure and rate miscalculation as possible?

Done Not Done

High Low

If aerial application of pesticides is done, is it done by experienced pilots who know how to do this safely?

Done Not Done

High Low

If chemigation is done, are procedures in place to assure that the operators both know and follow regulations, including which chemical can be applied and under what conditions?

Done Not Done

High Low

Are fertilizer rates to be applied clear and unambiguous, and is it simple to set desired rates on the available equipment?

Done

Not Done

High

Low

If anhydrous ammonia is stored on the farm, are appropriate measures in place to prevent the theft or appropriation of this material for use in illegal drug manufacture?

Done Not Done

High Low

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PLANNING and PRACTICES (continued) STATUS PRIORITY COMMENTS Are personnel adequately familiar with different fertilizer materials to know if a delivered fertilizer material is not the one ordered?

Done Not Done

High Low

Do operators know, and have available at all times, numbers to be called in case of emergencies with pesticide or fertilizer application, storage, or handling?

Done Not Done

High Low

Are those who operate trucks to transport grain properly licensed and familiar with driving trucks off the road?

Done Not Done

High Low

Is proper illumination provided for night operations when harvesting or transporting harvested crops?

Done Not Done

High Low

Do operators know how to navigate “danger points” in the transport of grain from field to storage area?

Done Not Done

High Low

Is safety equipment (breathing apparatus, harnesses, drop ropes) available and in good condition for those entering bins?

Done

Not Done

High

Low

If grain storage bins are treated with pesticides, are operators trained to use the correct safety procedures?

Done

Not Done

High

Low

If fumigants are used for pest control, are operators adequately trained and licensed on their use?

Done

Not Done

High

Low

Is grain from crops infected with toxin-producing fungi tested properly for the presence of mycotoxins?

Done Not Done

High Low

If grain tests high for mycotoxins, are alternatives to sale or use as livestock feed available?

Done Not Done

High Low

Is equipment available for workers to use in handling grain to avoid inhalation of harmful dust?

Done Not Done

High Low




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General

Are alleys grooved or roughed up to avoid slipping by cattle and humans?

Done Not Done

High Low

Is bird access limited near bunker silos, barns, and other places where feed and livestock are located?

Done Not Done

High Low

Are all fences and gates secured for cattle?

Done Not Done

High Low

Are manure storage structures protected from accidental or unauthorized access, such as by fences, and are they in excellent shape?

Done

Not Done

High

Low

Are “Do Not Enter” signs or pictograms posted around the manure collection and storage structures to warn of danger, and are they in languages understood by all employees?

Done

Not Done

High

Low

Do you have flotation devices, rescue devices, rowboats, if a lagoon is part of waste handling system?

Done Not Done

High Low

Are fire extinguisher locations clearly marked and accessible near the milk parlor, milk house, compressor room, and main barn?

Done Not Done

High Low

Are signs posted in livestock areas warning of dangerous animals, and are they in languages understood by all employees?

Done

Not Done

High

Low

Are milk houses and all milk supply areas locked daily?

Done Not Done

High Low

Are manure collection cross alleys grated, fenced off, and posted with warning signs?

Done Not Done

High Low

Power

Is lighting sufficient for illumination to avoid tripping on alley scrapers, or falling into gutters or pits?

Done Not Done

High Low


Family Members/Principals

Do you and all employees watch for unusual symptoms or deaths of animals in the herd and around the farm? (this includes wildlife that may

come in contact with the herd)

Done

Not Done

High

Low

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Employee Management

Are employees trained annually on cow health issues such as: water quality, clean feed sources, proper barn ventilation, dairy records, proper milking procedures, milk quality and sanitation procedures, calf and heifer raising procedures, vaccinations, and other cattle care items?

Done Not Done

High Low

Do you train family and all employees annually on the euthanasia plan?

Done

Not Done

High

Low

Do you train family and all employees annually on the carcass disposal plan?

Done

Not Done

High

Low

Are cattle observed for gradual or rapid changes in appearances?

Done Not Done

High Low

Do you train employees annually in how to recognize and treat heat stress symptoms in people and cattle/livestock?

Done Not Done

High Low

Have you trained employees on diseases that cattle can transmit to people?

Done Not Done

High Low

Are employees trained annually on crop management, equipment maintenance, and other responsibilities they are assigned?

Done Not Done

High Low

Visitor Policies

Do you conduct proper biosecurity screening to ALL visitors, especially those who have recently traveled out of the country?

Done Not Done

High Low

Do you authorize and supervise all farm and ranch visitors?

Done Not Done

High Low


Plans

Do you direct all visitors and service providers to designated meeting places, and do you provide disposable booties, paper coveralls, foot baths, and wash basins for them to use?

Done Not Done

High Low

Do you quarantine new animals introduced into the herd for the time period recommended by your veterinarian?

Done

Not Done

High

Low

Are you able to, and do you, isolate sick animals?

Done Not Done

High Low

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Plans (continued)

Are post-mortem exams performed as needed in a safe, clean area?

Done Not Done

High Low

Is there a plan to feed animals for two or more days should the immediate source of feed become contaminated?

Done Not Done

High Low

Do you have a plan to dispose of milk without polluting should it be contaminated or not able to be shipped?

Done Not Done

High Low

Are there cash-flow plans if off market or dumping milk?

Done

Not Done

High

Low

Do you have a 7 day short-tem financial cash-flow plan if milk is not able to be marketed? (Insurance, cash reserve, borrowing capacity, etc.)

Done

Not Done

High

Low

Do you have a plan to dispose of crops should they be contaminated?

Done Not Done

High Low

Do you have a plan in place to monitor changes in crop appearances?

Done Not Done

High Low

Do you have primary and back-up animal composting sites on and off farm or ranch?

Done Not Done

High Low

Have composting sites been reviewed with NRCS or other advisors?

Done Not Done

High Low

Do you have an emergency euthanasia plan in place for cattle?

Done Not Done

High Low

If you must evacuate your farm or ranch without the animals, do you have a plan that provides enough hay, silage, and water for the animals for 48 hours?

Done Not Done

High Low

Do you have a community biosecurity plan that includes other producers, veterinarians, emergency management, and allied industry?

Done Not Done

High Low

Do you have a crisis management plan to deal with a manure spill or other disaster?

Done Not Done

High Low

Do you have a plan to safely rescue an animal or human who falls into a waste handling lagoon?

Done

Not Done

High

Low

Records

Do you have animal identification?

Done Not Done

High Low

Are vaccination records maintained? (dates, sources)

Done

Not Done

High

Low

Do you maintain a closed herd or obtain replacement animals from herds with known health history and with appropriate testing?

Done Not Done

High Low

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Planning and Training

Do you have a back-up plan for labor replacement should all of your labor become unavailable and has that plan been shared with those that could be affected?

Done Not Done

High Low

Have all employees and family been briefed on the plan to dispose of the herd should a catastrophe make them unfit for food or make it impossible to market them?

Done Not Done

High Low

Do you have a written herd health/vaccination plan developed and reviewed annually with the vet?

Done

Not Done

High

Low


Do you have a written agreement with other dairies (locally and out-of-area) for acreage or buildings that might be available for alternative housing and feeding in case of emergency?

Done Not Done

High Low

Have back-up plans for water, feed, and electricity been updated annually?

Done Not Done

High Low




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Is your operation in compliance with Good Agricultural Practices (GAPs) or passed a 3rd party audit? (see References and Additional Resources)

Done Not Done

High Low

Plant Materials

Do you purchase plants, seed and, propagation stock that are certified as free from known insects and diseases?

Done Not Done

High Low

Fields/Production Areas

Are vulnerable areas (vegetable fields, strawberry beds, young trees, irrigation, and drainage ponds) fenced to prevent access from animals or humans?

Done Not Done

High Low

Do you take steps to ensure that soil from another farm is not transported onto the farm or ranch through muddy boots, vehicle tires, or cultivation equipment?

Done Not Done

High Low

Are “No Trespassing” signs posted along crop borders to discourage off-road vehicle traffic?

Done Not Done

High Low

Are “No Entry” signs posted in areas where pesticides have been applied, and are they in compliance with worker protection and community notification rules?

Done

Not Done

High

Low

Are there alarms at the farm or field entry points to automatically alert you when someone enters?

Done

Not Done

High

Low

Buildings

Are facilities (including pesticide storage areas) locked at all times?

Done Not Done

High Low

Is there restricted entry to all storage, processing, and packing facilities?

Done Not Done

High Low

Are signs clearly placed so that deliveries are made to the proper location?

Done Not Done

High Low

Water Sources and Irrigation

Is the potable water supply protected from unauthorized use?

Done Not Done

High Low

Are water resources secured and protected from potential contamination such as animal waste, chemical spills, or runoff?

Done Not Done

High Low

Is the irrigation system (pumps, well heads, mains) checked regularly?

Done Not Done

High Low

Is there a back-up system and fuel available?

Done Not Done

High Low


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Greenhouses, Packing Houses, and Cold Storage Facilities

Are systems checked regularly:

ventilation system?

Done Not Done

High Low

heating system?

Done

Not Done

High

Low

lighting system?

Done Not Done

High Low

watering system?

Done Not Done

High Low

Are back-up systems in place for:

ventilation system?

Done Not Done

High Low

heating system?

Done Not Done

High Low

emergency lighting system?

Done Not Done

High Low

watering system?

Done

Not Done

High

Low

Controlled Atmosphere (CA) Storage

Are there warning signs posted on all doors?

Done

Not Done

High

Low

Are employees trained in CA storage facility operations and safety?

Done Not Done

High Low


Family Members/Principles

Are responsible family members trained to manage greenhouses, packing and storage facilities in an emergency?

Done

Not Done

High

Low

Are responsible family members trained in back-up procedures?

Done Not Done

High Low

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Employee Training

Do employees receive regular training in food safety practices?

Done Not Done

High Low

Are food safety practices monitored and enforced?

Done Not Done

High Low

Do employees receive regular training in worker protection standards?

Done

Not Done

High

Low

Are worker protection standards monitored and enforced?

Done

Not Done

High

Low

Are employees trained in procedures to follow if they discover sick or dead wildlife, or changes in crop appearance?

Done Not Done

High Low

Visitor Policies

Do you provide visitors with disposable boots and coveralls if they enter your food processing facility?

Done Not Done

High Low

Customers

Are restrooms and hand-washing facilities readily available for U-Pick customers?

Done Not Done

High Low

Do you post instructions to remind U-Pick customers to wash their hands prior to entering fields, picking fruit, and/or eating?

Done Not Done

High Low

Are signs posted that prohibit customers’ pets from entering U-Pick fields?

Done Not Done

High Low

Are the containers that you provide for U-Pick customers clean and/or sanitized?

Done Not Done

High Low

PLANNING and PRACTICES STATUS PRIORITY COMMENTS Does your liability insurance cover pollution and environmental damage?

Done Not Done

High Low

If quarantined/recalled, does your insurance cover lost income or increased expenses?

Done Not Done

High Low

Plant Health

Do you maintain plant health using best management practices?

Done Not Done

High Low

Do you employ IPM scouting services and/or routinely inspect crops to monitor for pests?

Done Not Done

High Low

Do you maintain a current list of specialists to contact for assistance in diagnosing plant problems?

Done Not Done

High Low

Do you maintain plant health records?

Done Not Done

High Low

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Water Management

Are water conservation plans developed to adjust to dry/drought conditions, including identifying alternative water resources?

Done Not Done

High Low

Do you have a triage plan for plantings in the event of a severe drought where water has to be rationed?

Done

Not Done

High

Low

Do you monitor water quality and runoff?

Done

Not Done

High

Low

To reduce the risk for contamination, do you use potable water for irrigation?

Done Not Done

High Low

If using pond, stream, or well water for irrigation, are bacteria levels properly monitored?

Done Not Done

High Low

Do you have a treatment system available to treat irrigation water if needed?

Done Not Done

High Low

Do you use drip/micro-irrigation to reduce the risk of contamination of edible plant parts?

Done Not Done

High Low

Do you disinfect water used to wash product? Done Not Done

High Low

Food Safety/GAPs http://www.GAPs.cornell.edu/ If fresh manure is used as fertilizer, is it applied at least 120 days prior to harvest?

Done Not Done

High Low

If manure is fully composted before using as a fertilizer, is it protected from recontamination and applied at least 60 days prior to harvest?

Done Not Done

High Low

Have you developed a GAP Food Safety Policy Manual and/or HACCP plan for your packing, storage, and transportation systems?

Done Not Done

High Low

Are your packed crops labeled to identify field and date of harvest?

Done

Not Done

High

Low

Do you prohibit personal items in food handling areas?

Done

Not Done

High

Low

Do you reassign employees with minor illnesses to duties without direct contact with produce?

Done

Not Done

High

Low

Are employees with open wounds or cuts provided with plastic gloves or kept from direct contact with produce?

Done Not Done

High Low

Are field sanitation facilities (restrooms and hand-washing stations) in compliance with DOL and GAP standards for field workers?

Done Not Done

High Low

Do you post instructions to remind field workers to wash their hands prior to entering fields, picking produce, and/or eating?

Done Not Done

High Low

http://www.gaps.cornell.edu/

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REVIEW and UPDATE STATUS PRIORITY COMMENTS Are the grower/family and workers trained and updated regularly on:

emergency management, Worker Protection Standards and food safety practices?

Done Not Done

High Low

biosecurity protocols?

Done Not Done

High Low

Are signs of suspicious activity, crop health problems, etc., reviewed regularly with workers?

Done Not Done

High Low

Are emergency officials annually provided an updated list of pesticides and hazardous materials stored on the farm?

Done

Not Done

High

Low

Are agreements with back-up personnel reviewed annually? Are they trained?

Done Not Done

High Low

Are written agreements in place with other growers and updated annually for emergency supplies of fuel, etc.?

Done

Not Done

High

Low




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Poultry Houses

Is the ventilation system checked regularly?

Done Not Done

High Low

• Is there a back-up system and is fuel available?

Done Not Done

High Low

Is the heating system checked regularly?

Done Not Done

High Low

• Is there a back-up system and fuel available?

Done Not Done

High Low

Is the lighting system checked regularly?

Done Not Done

High Low

Do you have a reliable source for bedding?

Done Not Done

High Low

• Are alternative sources available?

Done Not Done

High Low

Specialized equipment

Are your cages in good condition?

Done Not Done

High Low

Are your enclosures in good condition?

Done Not Done

High Low

Are composters/pits/sheds in good condition?

Done

Not Done

High

Low

• Are alternative composters/pits/sheds available if needed?

Done

Not Done

High

Low

Are automatic waterers checked/cleaned regularly?

Done

Not Done

High

Low

• Is a back-up water supply available?

Done

Not Done

High

Low

Are automatic feeders checked/cleaned regularly?

Done

Not Done

High

Low

Is egg handling equipment checked/cleaned regularly?

Done

Not Done

High

Low

Waste Management

Do you have a manure/litter waste management system?

Done

Not Done

High

Low

• Do you have an alternative manure/litter waste management system in case something fails?

Done

Not Done

High

Low

Do you have a mortality waste management system?

Done Not Done

High Low

• Do you have alternatives for your mortality waste management?

Done Not Done

High Low

Do you have a mass mortality handling system?

Done Not Done

High Low

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Feed

Do you have a 3 day supply of back-up feed?

Done Not Done

High Low

• Do you have alternative feed available?

Done Not Done

High Low

Power

Is a back-up generator available?

Done Not Done

High Low

Is back-up fuel (Propane, diesel, etc.) available?

Done

Not Done

High

Low

PEOPLE STATUS PRIORITY COMMENTS Is the contact information for family, employees, back-up personnel, company personnel, emergency personnel, suppliers, etc. posted in several obvious places?

Done Not Done

High Low

Family Members/Employees

Are all family members and employees trained in biosecurity protocols?

Done Not Done

High Low

Are all family members and employees following biosecurity protocols?

Done Not Done

High Low

Are responsible family members and employees trained to manage houses in an emergency?

Done Not Done

High Low

Are responsible family members and employees trained in back-up procedures?

Done Not Done

High Low

Are all family members and employees trained to identify and report suspicious situations, flock health problems, etc.?

Done Not Done

High Low

Have “off-farm” back-up personnel been identified?

Done Not Done

High Low

Company Personnel

Are all problems immediately reported to the flock supervisor or other appropriate company personnel?

Done

Not Done

High

Low

Visitor Policies

Are all visitors restricted from approaching or entering poultry houses/facilities?

Done Not Done

High Low

Are all farm and ranch authorized visitors closely supervised?

Done Not Done

High Low

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PLANNING and PRACTICES STATUS PRIORITY COMMENTS Is a plan in place for mass mortality carcass disposal (rendering, incineration, burial, composting) as per state regulations?

Done

Not Done

High

Low

Is a plan in place for utilization of manure and/or mortality as per State regulations?

Done Not Done

High Low

Do you know the requirements for emergency disposal of contaminated manure/mortality?

Done Not Done

High Low

Does your state or industry have the equipment and trained personnel for depopulation, if required?

Done Not Done

High Low

Biosecurity Protocols

Are driveway entrances to the poultry facility gated and posted (No Admittance signs)?

Done Not Done

High Low

Are poultry houses locked?

Done Not Done

High Low

Do growers and workers have separate clothing (shoes, boots, hat, gloves, coveralls, etc.) worn when caring for flocks, that is not worn off the farm or ranch?

Done Not Done

High Low

After caring for the flock, do growers and workers change all clothes completely, and wash hands and arms before leaving the premises?

Done Not Done

High Low

Do growers and workers avoid visiting other poultry flocks, auctions, or sales where chickens and other poultry species are being displayed/sold?

Done

Not Done

High

Low

Do growers and workers avoid contact with wild waterfowl and backyard poultry flocks?

Done

Not Done

High

Low

When attending essential grower meetings do growers shower and change clothing and footwear before attending, travel in a vehicle not used on the farm or ranch, and disinfect footwear and vehicle floor mats, and change clothing upon return before entering the poultry facility?

Done

Not Done

High

Low

Are motor vehicles entering the facility (poultry pickup or delivery, feed delivery, fuel delivery, etc) checked to ensure that they have been scrubbed down and the undercarriage and tires spray disinfected prior to entering?

Done Not Done

High Low

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Biosecurity Protocols (continued)

Are all coops, crates, and other poultry containers or equipment cleaned and disinfected prior to and following use?

Done Not Done

High Low

Do essential visitors (poultry catchers, repairmen, service personnel, etc.) put on clean/disinfected protective outer clothing, including boots and headgear prior to approaching flocks?

Done Not Done

High Low

Are tools and equipment used by essential visitors cleaned and disinfected before entering and upon leaving the facility?

Done

Not Done

High

Low

Are essential visitors logged in, recording: name, company, address, telephone, and last place visited?

Done Not Done

High Low

Records

Are records kept to document that biosecurity protocols are followed?

Done Not Done

High Low

Are detailed flock records kept, including vaccinations?

Done Not Done

High Low

Are visitor and vehicle logs kept? Done Not Done

High Low

Are records kept of meetings attended, visitors, deliveries, and other potential contamination risks?

Done Not Done

High Low

REVIEW and UPDATE STATUS PRIORITY COMMENTS Are the grower/family and workers trained and updated regularly on emergency house management?

Done Not Done

High Low

Are the grower/family and workers trained and updated regularly on biosecurity protocols?

Done Not Done

High Low

Are signs of suspicious activity, flock health problems, etc. reviewed regularly with workers?

Done

Not Done

High

Low

Are agreements with outside back-up personnel reviewed annually?

Done Not Done

High Low

Are back-up personnel trained?

Done Not Done

High Low

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REVIEW and UPDATE (continued) STATUS PRIORITY COMMENTS Are written agreements in place with other growers and updated annually for emergency supplies of feed, fuel, etc.?

Done

Not Done

High

Low

Are back-up plans for water, feed, fuel, etc. updated annually?

Done Not Done

High Low

Insurance (see References and Additional Resources)

Are insurance policies reviewed annually?

Done Not Done

High Low





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Do you have a buzzer at the farm or ranch or building entrance to automatically alert you when someone passes through?

Done

Not Done

High

Low

Do you ask maintenance and service personnel where they have been before granting them access to your facilities?

Done Not Done

High Low

Structures

Have you developed maps and diagrams of your facilities? (see Farm and Ranch Maps)

Done Not Done

High Low

Are maps in a secure area, away from the facility, and known only to you, your employees and emergency personnel?

Done

Not Done

High

Low

Are the buildings clearly identified on the map by name, number, or GPS coordinates?

Done Not Done

High Low

Are facilities and manure storage locked at all times?

Done Not Done

High Low

Do you have flotation devices, rescue devices, rowboats, if a lagoon is part of waste handling system?

Done Not Done

High Low

Are feed storage facilities located so that delivery trucks do not cross through lots or animal traffic flow patterns?

Done Not Done

High Low

Are load-out areas designed to minimize the possibility of hogs re-entering the barn after moving into the load out area or onto the truck?

Done

Not Done

High

Low

Vehicles and Equipment

Do you control the equipment and tools that are brought into your facility and require their cleaning and disinfection?

Done

Not Done

High

Low

Do you use a tire and vehicle disinfection station at the entrance to your property?

Done

Not Done

High

Low

Can you quickly locate specialized equipment such as tractors with blades, backhoes, and equipment for transporting animals on short notice?

Done

Not Done

High

Low

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Employee Management

Do you follow up with former employers when you observe suspicious behavior from an employee?

Done Not Done

High Low

Are job applicants and references screened thoroughly?

Done Not Done

High Low

Employee Management (continued)

Are new employees aware, for the security of your operation, that they will be watched carefully for unusual or suspicious behavior? (Remember that cell phones and digital cameras are

easily concealed.)

Done Not Done

High Low

Visitor Policies

Could you stop people from entering your property if necessary?

Done Not Done

High Low

Are you especially diligent in your verification of foreign visitors to be sure they are legitimate and have followed your biosecurity protocol for time away from pigs?

Done Not Done

High Low

Are you careful not to allow jewelry, watches, and eyeglasses into your facilities unless they can be cleaned and disinfected?

Done Not Done

High Low

Do you prevent the use of cell phones, cameras, and video recorders in your facilities?

Done Not Done

High Low

Are you able to make personal contact with delivery drivers and maintenance personnel?

Done Not Done

High Low

Are truck drivers prohibited from entering your buildings and load-out areas?

Done Not Done

High Low

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Plans

Have you developed a written herd health plan with your veterinarian?

Done Not Done

High Low

Have you developed a disease profile of your herd from lab tests, slaughter checks, and observation?

Done Not Done

High Low

With advice from your veterinarian, have you developed a standard operating procedure for minimizing the risk of carrying disease into your facilities via caretakers, and all categories of visitors?

Done Not Done

High Low

With advice from your veterinarian, have you established a time that visitors must be away from other pigs before visiting your facility?

Done Not Done

High Low

Do you and your employees follow the same protocol?

Done Not Done

High Low

With advice from your veterinarian, have you established a vaccination schedule and parasite control program?

Done Not Done

High Low

Do you promptly report new diseases or unusual signs (blisters on snouts or feet; discoloration of ears, belly, rump or tail; neurological disorders) to your veterinarian or animal health official?

Done Not Done

High Low

Do you make notes of unusual phone calls and persons who appear to show an interest in your operation?

Done Not Done

High Low

Do you have a response plan in case of manure, fuel, fertilizer, or pesticide spill?

Done Not Done

High Low

Do you have a plan to safely rescue an animal or human who falls into a waste handling lagoon?

Done Not Done

High Low

Do you have a plan for how you would handle a larger than usual or catastrophic number of mortalities (mass mortalities) ?

Done

Not Done

High

Low

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Do you keep animals in age-segregated groups?

Done Not Done

High Low

Have you established a consistent traffic pattern for pigs and people in the direction of highest risk to lowest risk?

Done Not Done

High Low

Are wildlife and pests, including feral swine, controlled near your facilities?

Done Not Done

High Low

Are mortalities composted, incinerated, or buried in an environmentally safe and bio-secure manner?

Done

Not Done

High

Low

If mortalities are rendered, is the mortality pick-up area located away from production facilities?

Done

Not Done

High

Low


Planning and Training

Are the contacts and phone numbers on your emergency contact list up to date?

Done Not Done

High Low

Have you contacted emergency officials in the last year to be sure they are aware of your contingency plan as well as the location of the maps and diagrams?

Done

Not Done

High

Low

Have you reviewed contingency plans with all your employees, making certain new employees are familiar with the scope and objectives of the plan?

Done Not Done

High Low

Have you ever conducted a mock emergency and do you involve your important contacts and emergency officials?

Done Not Done

High Low


Have with met with emergency officials to review your contingency plans?

Done Not Done

High Low

Have your facilities or operations changed in any way that will necessitate a change in the maps and diagrams?

Done Not Done

High Low


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How is This Information Helpful ? When you have completed these worksheets in the General and Commodity sections, the completed information should help you assess the level of emergency and disaster preparedness of your farm or ranch. What you do with the information that you have generated can be valuable to the sustainability and future of your operation. If you use the information collected in this workbook to identify and prioritize critical items that need to be addressed, and then determine how, and when to fix or improve those critical areas of management that need to be addressed, you will have significantly improved the ability to withstand a major disaster to your agricultural business.

Complete the worksheets, then go back and look at your answers to the questions.

For each question where you checked “High” in the PRIORITY area, you should take whatever action necessary to be able to change your response from “Not Done” to “Done” in the STATUS area.

EXAMPLE

To illustrate how you can use this information to improve the capability of your agricultural business to withstand disasters, let’s create a sample farm or ranch. Sunny Hills Farm, owner John Smith, has completed the questions in this handout. In his response, John Smith indicates that he does not “screen job applicants thoroughly, including checking references and background checks” and it is ranked “High” in PRIORITY. Smith also records “Not Done” to the question “Is there a list of emergency telephone phone numbers located in a visible location near every telephone?” He also marks it as “High” PRIORITY item. Smith also marks “Not Done” to the question, “have back-up plans for water, feed, and electricity been updated annually?” He recognizes the importance for addressing this question and marks “High” PRIORITY. Using just these three responses from John Smith, he creates a list of action items for Sunny Hills Farm.

1. Create backup plan for water, feed, and electricity. 2. Create and post emergency telephone numbers. 3. Screen and review job applications.

The comments section for each question can be used to jot down what needs to be done, who is responsible, and a timeframe to get it done. You can go back and mark the date when the work was completed.

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Creating an ACTION PLAN To better frame these issues for action, compile a list of the questions of “High” PRIORITY that have been answered with a “Not Done”. Place these questions marked as “High” PRIORITY at the top of an action item list, and those questions marked with “Low” PRIORITY at lower rank on the action plan list. If you have completed the list of questions on-line, this list is created automatically for you. This web-based list of ACTION items is titled: “On-Line ACTION PLAN”. Decide upon a realistic timeframe to address the “High” PRIORITY items. Factors to consider include the cost of addressing or solving the “High” PRIORITY items, and the time necessary to actually make the changes. Be realistic, but don’t delay addressing these items. As additional resources of time and money become available revisit your list of action items and select items that you can address. This becomes an on-going process that helps keep you focused on improving your level of sustainability and preparedness, and over time results in addressing more and more priority action items. For example, if a back-up generator is needed, you could note “back-up generator purchased and installed 6-15-10; successfully tested 6-16-10”. Visit this list every several months and over time you’ll see progress. By reviewing the “High” PRIORITY items one-by-one and taking the necessary steps needed to change the STATUS from “Not Done” to “Done” for that item, you have improved your disaster plan and have enhanced the continuity of operations for your farm or ranch operation. The more items that you honestly can answer, “Done”, the stronger your plan and the better your chances are to stay in business after any disaster. If you have a high number of “Not Done” responses, you should consider your operation to be at risk. You can never be totally without risks, or potential threats. That is part of agriculture production. However, by using the information in this workbook, and identifying specific areas of your agricultural operation that can be changed to reduce your level of risk or potential threats, you will increase your ability to stay in business during and after a disaster. This process is never completed. Many of the practices should be revisited, tested, checked, and confirmed to be acceptable. All items should be reviewed at least one time each year. Many items need more frequent attention such as emergency generators, inventories, health management practice, etc.



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ReadyAG© – Sample ACTION PLAN

WHAT Needs To Be Done ? List the items “High Priority” but “Status Not Done”

HOW ? What ACTION are you going to take? (be specific)

WHEN ? Timeframe for completion (be specific)

Create back-up plan for water, feed, and electricity [ example ]

Identify alternate feed suppliers Develop abandoned spring catchment Purchase generator

-- 2 weeks -- 6 months -- 1 month

Create and post emergency phone numbers [ example ]

Fill in ReadyAG©

Emergency Telephone Numbers form and post by phone.

-- 1 month

Screen and review job applications [ example ]

Check references and do background check for all new employees. within 2 weeks or before any new hire

Additional Action Plan forms are available at http://readyag.psu.edu


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Emergency Telephone Numbers – Números de teléfono de emergencia

Emergency - Emergencia

Veterinarian - Veterinario

Fire - Fuego

Dairy Division/Milk Quality - División de la lechería /calidad de la leche

Rescue - Rescate

State Vet - Veterinario del estado

Police, Local/State - Policía, Local/estado

Utilities - Utilidades – Electric - eléctricas

Doctor - Doctor

– Gas - Gas

Poison Control Center - Centro de control del veneno – Telephone - Teléfono

Feed Supplier - Surtidor de la alimentación

Fuel dealer - Distribuidor del combustible

Milk Hauler - Transportador de la leche Electrician - Electricista

Trucker / Hauler - Camionero/transportador

Plumber/Refrigeration - Fontanero/refrigeración

Rendering/Compost - Representación /estiércol vegetal Cooperative Extension - Extensión cooperativa

Machinery Dealer - Distribuidor de la maquinaria

Department of Agriculture - Ministerio de Agricultura

Machinery Dealer - Distribuidor de la maquinaria

Department of Health - Departamento de la salud

Insurance Agent - Agente de seguro

Mental Health - Salud mental

Insurance Agent - Agente de seguro

Homeland Security - Seguridad de la patria

Loan officers/Bank - Oficiales de préstamo/banco

FSA Office - Oficina del FSA

Loan officers/Bank - Oficiales de préstamo/banco

NRCS - NRCS

Hispanic interpreter - Intérprete hispánico

Environmental Agency -- Agencia ambiental

Vocational Rehabilitation - Rehabilitación vocacional Wildlife Biologist (starling or other bird control) - Biólogo de la fauna (control starling u otro del pájaro)

Religious contact - Contacto religioso

Agronomist/Pesticide - Agrónomo/pesticida

Friends/Relatives/Neighbors - Amigos /parientes /vecinos

Nutritionist - Nutricionista

Friends/Relatives/Neighbors - Amigos /parientes /vecinos

Milk Cooperative - Cooperativa de la leche

Towing Service - Servicio del remolque

Date updated:

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Farm or Ranch Maps

Having an accurate map of your farm or ranch can be valuable for several reasons. In the event of an emergency, a map of the facility can help emergency service personnel identify hazardous areas such as fuel areas, chemical and pesticide storage areas, or electrical control panels. A map can also help you and service personnel identify the location of different inventories of supplies, feed, water, utilities, receiving and load-out areas. Farm or Ranch maps can be obtained from a variety of sources. The local Farm Service Agency, Conservation District, Natural Resources Conservation Service, or Bureau of Land Management may be able to provide an aerial photo or satellite image of your facility at little or no cost. Various web-based internet sites can provide similar imagery that can be downloaded and marked with more details. If none of these sources are available, then a simple hand-drawn map can be used. Be sure to mark utilities, hazardous or dangerous materials area, and water sources. Map Components:

1. Home farm or ranch overview 2. Detail of home farm or ranch 3. Outlying property 4. Designated disposal areas

Guidance for each building: Each building needs to be numbered and on the map Each building should have number and class of animals in the building Each building should be identified on the map what it is used for Map should indicate where the electrical panel is located in each building Map should indicate where critical items are located in each building Utility service panel Water Compressed gas – welders Fuels Pesticides Other hazardous materials Map should indicate if building is a multi-storage structure or not.

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Farm or Ranch MAP -- EXAMPLE

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Inventory Lists Date_______________

Grain, Hay, Feed Amount (unit)

Value per Unit

Location (identify location on map)

Barley

Corn

Oats

Soybeans

Wheat

Soy Meal

Cotton Seed

Feed Commodities Other:

Dry Hay

Straw

Silage – Corn

– High Moisture Corn

-- Haylage

Manufactured Feed Other:

Hazardous Materials Amount (unit)

Value per Unit

Location

Gasoline

Diesel

Propane

Grease/Oil

Pesticides

Fertilizers

Chemicals Other:

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Livestock / Dairy / Poultry Amount (unit)

Value per Unit

Location

Bulls

Stock Cows

Stock Calves

Feedlot / Feeder Cattle

Dairy Calves (up to 6 mos.)

Dairy Heifers (6 mos. – 2 yrs)

Dairy Cows (in milk)

Dry Cows

Veal Calves Other:

Boars

Sows

Gilts

Nursery Piglets

Feeder Pigs

Grower Hogs

Market Hogs Other:

Pullets

Laying Hens

Breeding Flocks

Fryers

Roasters

Turkeys

Ducks

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Vegetables Amount (unit)

Value per Unit

Location

Fruit Amount (unit)

Value per Unit

Location

Apples

Peaches

Pears

Cherries

Plums Other:

Citrus – oranges

Grapefruit Other:

Strawberries

Blueberries

Raspberries

Grapes Other:

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VEHICLES --- Make / Model / Year VIN # Value

TRACTORS --- Make / Model / Year Identification # Value

FIELD MACHINERY --- Make / Model / Year Identification # Value

EQUIPMENT Identification # Value

TOOLS and SUPPLIES Identification # Value

MISCELLANEOUS Identification # Value

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References and Additional Resources

USDA Pre-Harvest Security Guidelines & Checklist 2006 - http://www.usda.gov/documents/PreHarvestSecurity_final.pdf

Agriculture and Food Vulnerability Assessment Training Course University or Tennessee, College of Veterinary Medicine http://www.vet.utk.edu/cafsp/agfoodvulnerability/

IS 111 Livestock in Disasters – FEMA Independent Study Program http://training.fema.gov/EMIWeb/IS/is111.asp

Food Safety Begins on the Farm: A Grower's Guide Cornell Good Agricultural Practices Program (GAPs) Department of Food Science, 2000 http://www.gaps.cornell.edu/educationalmaterials.html

Food Safety Begins on the Farm: A Grower Self Assessment of Food Safety Risks Anusuya Rangarajan, Elizabeth A. Bihn, Marvin P. Pritts, and Robert B. Gravani, 2003, Cornell University http://www.gaps.cornell.edu/Educationalmaterials/GAPsFlyer.pdf http://www.gaps.cornell.edu/Educationalmaterials/FApdfs/CompleteAssessment.pdf

The National Pork Board, PQA Plus Program National Pork Board. 2007. PQA Plus Booklet #04798-02/2007. National Pork Board. Des Moines, IA. http://www.pork.org/producers/security%20Biosecurity/security%20book.pdf

The National Pork Board, Security Guide National Pork Board. 2002. Security Guide #04634/2-02. National Pork Board. Des Moines, IA. http://www.pork.org/Resources/102/SecurityandBiosecurity.aspx

Food Safety/Good Agriculture Practices (GAPs) http://www.GAPs.cornell.edu/

Biosecurity for the Birds APHIS http://www.aphis.usda.gov/vs/birdbiosecurity/

Emergency Planning for Fruit and Vegetable Growers “What’s Your ERPIQ? Emergency Response Planning IQ?” http://safety.cfans.umn.edu/ERPIQ/workbook.html

Extension Disaster Education Network (EDEN) www.eden.lsu.edu

EDEN on-line Animal Agrosecurity and Emergency Management Course http://www.eden.lsu.edu/LearningOps/AnimalAgrosecurity/default.aspx

EDEN on-line Plant Biosecurity Management Course http://eden.lsu.edu/EDENCourses/PlantBio/Pages/default.aspx

AVMA Emergency Preparedness and Response http://www.avma.org/default.asp

http://www.usda.gov/documents/PreHarvestSecurity_final.pdf

http://www.vet.utk.edu/cafsp/agfoodvulnerability/

http://training.fema.gov/EMIWeb/IS/is111.asp

http://www.gaps.cornell.edu/educationalmaterials.html

http://www.gaps.cornell.edu/Educationalmaterials/GAPsFlyer.pdf

http://www.gaps.cornell.edu/Educationalmaterials/FApdfs/CompleteAssessment.pdf

http://www.pork.org/producers/security%20Biosecurity/security%20book.pdf

http://www.pork.org/Resources/102/SecurityandBiosecurity.aspx

http://www.gaps.cornell.edu/

http://www.aphis.usda.gov/vs/birdbiosecurity/

http://safety.cfans.umn.edu/ERPIQ/workbook.html

http://www.eden.lsu.edu/

http://www.eden.lsu.edu/LearningOps/AnimalAgrosecurity/default.aspx

http://eden.lsu.edu/EDENCourses/PlantBio/Pages/default.aspx

http://www.avma.org/default.asp

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References and Additional Resources (continued)

Georgia Animal Agrosecurity manual http://www.agrosecurity.uga.edu

Industry Self-Assessment Checklist for Food Security – U.S. Department of Agriculture Food / Safety and Inspection Service http://www.fsis.usda.gov/PDF/Self_Assessment_Checklist_Food_Security.pdf

Reducing Agricultural Vulnerability To Storm-Related Disasters FAO, March 2001, Rome http://www.fao.org/DOCREP/MEETING/003/X9178e.HTM

Penn State Biosecurity and On-Farm Food Safety http://vetextension.psu.edu/biosecurity/

National Biosecurity Resource Center for Animal Health Emergencies http://www.biosecuritycenter.org

National Institute for Animal Agriculture web site http://www.animalagriculture.org/

Agriculture and Food – Critical Infrastructure and Key Resources Sector-Specific Plan* as input to the National Infrastructure Protection Plan - May 2007 http://www.dhs.gov/xlibrary/assets/nipp-ssp-ag-food.pdf

Probability of purchasing at least one infected animal from sub-populations of different prevalence-levels of infection – The Center for Food Security & Public Health http://www.cfsph.iastate.edu/BRM/resources/Beef/ProbabilityGraphMarch2005.pdf

Rural Security Planning: Protecting Family, Friends, and Farm Purdue Pesticide Programs, Purdue University Cooperative Extension Service http://www.btny.purdue.edu/Pubs/PPP/PPP-64.pdf

Agricultural Risk Management http://www.rma.usda.gov/

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) http://www.ice.gov/

Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification http://www.uscis.gov/files/form/I-9_IFR_02-02-09.pdf

Fire Extinguisher Selection, Location and Use (NASD) http://nasdonline.org/document/1303/d001102/fire-extinguisher-selection-location-and-use.html

Shelter in Place (interior room/shelter creating a barrier from outside contamination) http://www.redcross.org/preparedness/cdc_english/Sheltering.asp

Using Portable Generators Safely (OSHA) http://www.osha.gov/OshDoc/data_Hurricane_Facts/portable_generator_safety.pdf

Using Standby Generators (University of Arkansas) http://www.aragriculture.org/disaster/safety/using_standby_generators.pdf

http://www.agrosecurity.uga.edu/

http://www.fsis.usda.gov/PDF/Self_Assessment_Checklist_Food_Security.pdf

http://www.fao.org/DOCREP/MEETING/003/X9178e.HTM

http://vetextension.psu.edu/biosecurity/

http://www.biosecuritycenter.org/

http://www.animalagriculture.org/

http://www.dhs.gov/xlibrary/assets/nipp-ssp-ag-food.pdf

http://www.cfsph.iastate.edu/BRM/resources/Beef/ProbabilityGraphMarch2005.pdf

http://www.btny.purdue.edu/Pubs/PPP/PPP-64.pdf

http://www.rma.usda.gov/

http://www.ice.gov/

http://www.uscis.gov/files/form/I-9_IFR_02-02-09.pdf

http://nasdonline.org/document/1303/d001102/fire-extinguisher-selection-location-and-use.html

http://www.redcross.org/preparedness/cdc_english/Sheltering.asp

http://www.osha.gov/OshDoc/data_Hurricane_Facts/portable_generator_safety.pdf

http://www.aragriculture.org/disaster/safety/using_standby_generators.pdf

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Partners

This multi-state collaborative project has utilized the expertise of Cooperative Extension

professionals from multiple land grant universities in development of a set of disaster planning and

continuity of operations worksheets for each of the major agriculture commodities.

GENERAL Dave Filson, Extension State Program Leader–Animal Sciences, Emergency Preparedness Coordinator, The Pennsylvania State University, [email protected]

Shirley Gryczuk, Program Development Specialist, Cooperative Extension, The Pennsylvania State University

CATTLE Derrell Peel, PhD, Professor of Agricultural Economics, Extension Cattle Specialists, The Oklahoma State University

David Lalman, PhD, Professor of Animal Science, Extension Cattle Specialists, The Oklahoma State University

CROPS Emerson Nafziger, PhD, Professor of Agronomy, Extension Crops Specialist, The University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

DAIRY Julie Smith, DVM PhD, Extension Dairy Specialists, University of Vermont

Glenn Rogers, Extension Dairy Economists, University of Vermont

FRUIT Ellen Abend, Emergency Preparedness, Cornell University

Marvin Pritts, PhD, Chair, Department of Horticulture, Cornell University

POULTRY Pam King, Extension Educator, University of Maryland

Nathaniel L. Tablante, DVM, MPVM, MS, DACPV, Associate Professor/Extension Poultry Veterinarian, University of Maryland College Park

Jennifer R. Timmons, Ph.D., Extension Poultry Specialist, University of Maryland Cooperative Extension

Nickolas G. Zimmermann, Ph.D., Associate Professor & Poultry Specialist, University of Maryland College Park

SWINE Ken Kephart, PhD, Professor of Animal Science, Extension Swine Specialist, The Pennsylvania State University

VEGETABLES Rick VanVranken, Professor, Extension Vegetable Specialists, Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey

REVIEWERS Steven N. Finch, Senior Staff Veterinarian, USDA, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service

Eric Benson, Associate Professor, Department of Bioresources Engineering, University of Delaware

Allen Harper, Director & Extension Animal Scientist – Swine, College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, Virginia Tech

mailto:[email protected]


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Please circle the answer that comes closest to how you feel: 1. Did you have a disaster plan for your farm or ranch before seeing the ReadyAG© workbook?

Yes No

2. Before reading the ReadyAG© material, how aware were you about Disaster Planning for Agriculture? 1 2 3 4

No Clue Knew a little about disaster planning

Thought it might be important and have a partial plan

Fully understand and have a complete disaster plan

3. After reading and using the ReadyAG© material, how aware are you about Disaster Planning for

Agriculture? 1 2 3 4

Still no clue

Still only know a little about disaster planning

Understand that I need to do more planning for a disaster

Understand that Disaster Planning will improve my ability

to withstand a disaster 4. In your opinion, How important is disaster preparedness for your farm or ranch?

1 2 3 4 Not important Somewhat important Need some planning Critical to get through a

disaster 5. How difficult is it get through the questions in ReadyAG©?

1 2 3 4 Impossible Bearable Not too difficult Easy

6. How difficult is it to fill out the Action Plan?

1 2 3 4 Impossible – did not fill

out Action Plan Bearable Not too difficult Easy

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Producer Survey (continued)

7. How likely are you to develop a Disaster Action Plan using the ReadyAG© materials?

1 2 3 4 No way I might consider it I will probably do some

planning I will develop a plan using the

ReadyAG© material

8. What practices do you plan to use from ReadyAG© in the next 6 months? Please mark all that you plan to do

_______ Develop and post an Emergency Phone List _______ Create a Farm Map _______ Create an Action Plan _______ Create an Inventory _______ Evaluate Facilities and Materials _______ Review Personnel Practices _______ Review Routine farm or ranch practices for improved security _______ Provide training for family and employees _______ Review Insurance _______ Other

9. Are the questions in the ReadyAG© workbook appropriate for your farm or ranch?

Yes No

10. Is there any information missing in the ReadyAG© workbook that is important to your farm or ranch? Yes No If yes, please list_________________________________________________________________

11. How likely is it that you might tell a neighbor about ReadyAG© and encourage them to use the material?

1 2 3 4 Dream On Maybe if there is

opportunity I will probably tell neighbors about

ReadyAG© I will definitely tell

others about ReadyAG©

12. What suggestions do you have that would make this material more useful for Agriculture Producers? __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Thank You! Please return this completed evaluation to your presenter, or return to:

Dave Filson 220 Special Services Building Penn State University University Park, PA 16802

OR, fill out on-line at http://readyag.psu.edu/


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